"I don't like being bored while I'm singing," laughs René Marie. The Virginia-based vocalist and MAXJAZZ recording artist is explaining why she sings jazz. "You don't know what somebody's going to say ...

Samara Joy is a talented 22-year-old looking to make her case as the next jazz singing sensation. Joy’s rich and velvety voice has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances ...

Laufey is being honored at Variety’s 2024 Hitmakers event as the Crossover Artist of the Year. Much of the jazz world seems pleased enough to claim her, as there was no resistance when her sophomore ...

The 2023 Grammy Awards took place more than a month ago, but Samara Joy’s feet are still not back on the ground. “No, not yet!” said the 23-year-old vocal sensation, who won both the Best New Artist ...

Apple has just revealed a new feature that will be great news for those who love to sing along as they listen to music. It will make singing along to your iPhone—or iPad or Apple TV—better than ever.

Jordan, who died Aug. 11, was a teen when she first heard a Charlie Parker recording. Later she became part of the jazz scene in Detroit and New York City. Originally broadcast in 1981 and 1988. This ...

Billie Holiday was a preeminent jazz vocalist, widely appreciated during her heyday in the 1930s through the 1950s. But many fans now insist that she's the greatest of all time. The Rock and Roll Hall ...

Apple Music comes with a karaoke mode for people who love to sing along as they listen. It’s called Apple Music Sing, and it lets you turn down the lyrics in your favorite songs with just a tap. It’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is Laufey a jazz artist, or a bona fide pop star? The qualified answer, with asterisks to spare, is “both.” And that’s part of the ...